What is the Catalan name for the dish consisting of toasted bread rubbed with garlic and tomato, then drizzled with olive oil?
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Pa amb tomàquet
Known locally as 'Pa amb tomàquet,' this dish is a cornerstone of Catalan identity and was originally a way to soften stale bread. Unlike a bruschetta where tomatoes are chopped, this method involves rubbing the tomato directly into the bread's crusty surface.
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